Announcements 4/29/2015

Posted by Sarah Neault 
on Apr 29, 2015
 
 
 
 
President Ken Farley had the distinct honor of inducting our club’s 10th new member since January!  Jackson Brown sponsored Devan Soloniewicz and she was inducted in to our club at the start of our meeting.  Congratulations and Welcome Devan!!! J
 
President Ken Farley informed the Club that he, Roland Gagne and another Rotarian whose name I didn’t catch, attended the District Conference and had a great time.  They heard from a Canadian Polio survivor and were moved by his story. 
 
Julie Villemaire distributed Clynk bags and encouraged our newest members to take a bag.   This year our club has raised $906.00 with bottles.  Goes to show that every 5¢ counts… that and we have a lot of thirsty Rotarians!!  The proceeds go to support our club’s charitable fund.
 
Julie is also looking for volunteers to put flags on our Veteran’s final resting place at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, in Biddeford.  This will be our 8th year participating in this event.  We anticipate that this will take place on Friday, May 22nd, so mark your calendars.
 
Bingo update!  Sell, sell, sell your tickets! This event is taking place next Saturday, May 16 at the Rochambeau Club, in Biddeford.  Doors open at 8 a.m.; games start at 10 a.m.  Joe is the Master of Ceremonies and apparently Earl is handling the balls!  It’s important to sell your tickets prior to the event because they are non-refundable.  If it’s a gorgeous day and people do not attend, our club keeps the $20.00 contribution.  Half of the proceeds go to support our club’s charitable fund, and the other half goes to support Polio Plus.  We are looking for sponsors.  If you’re interested in sponsorship, please contact Julie Villemaire.
 
Spring has finally sprung and school is almost out.  It’s time to hand out scholarships to 4 local seniors.  If you’re interested in reviewing scholarship applications, and hearing from our community’s best and brightest, please consider joining the scholarship committee.  We are meeting this Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, May 7 at 3 p.m., at Jim Audiffred’s office, 375 Main Street, Saco (across from Dyer Library, ample parking out back).  Applications will be reviewed and 3 finalists selected from each of the local high schools, Biddeford High School, Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School and the Biddeford Center of Technology.  Interviews will be held next week.  If you have questions please contact Alan Nelson.
 
Dictionaries will be delivered to the third graders at Biddeford Primary School, this Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m.  President Ken is looking for three volunteers.